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Writeups.org is an encyclopaedia of characters in genre fiction — super-hero comic books, video games, action movies, etc. It offers illustrated, researched profiles. These also include technical data for role-players. If you need a robust understanding of a character’s abilities, personality, history, etc. this is *the* place to be.
Humble currently has a large bundle of digital British comics, from 2000AD.
So that’s relevant to our interests.
One-appearance Batman and the Outsiders villain. But he’s part of a convenient Kobra super-team, which sure seems useful.
A review of Martian invaders as portrayed by the great H.G. Wells in several novels, followed by a review of those Martian invaders that The War Of The Worlds inspired.
So that’s a lot of Martians, yeah.
A review of Martian invaders as portrayed by H.G. Wells, plus a review of Martian invaders in sequels and retellings.
This is the second half of the article, with a link to the first half.
An obscure cat-man with ties to Tigra. Would-be mastermind conqueror type.
As of July of 2021, this entry received minor polishing plus sinister M&M stats.
Evil space militarised megacorporation – in space. From the Borderlands video games, though for now we’ll only cover the first one (plus DLCs).
One of Skeletor’s evil warriors in the 1980s Masters of the Universe cartoons and toys. Lobster dude.
One of those strange sci-fi villains Batman encountered during the early 1960s. He has… special planetary costumes !
The big bad endgame boss in Fatal Fury 2, back in the days of 16-bit fighting games on Neo Geo.
As of July of 2021, added a spot of polish and fully redid the History section. Bitte.
One of those rare occasions where we briefly go off-topic about computer/gaming accessibility and ergonomics.
Specifically, reviewing a distinctive gamepad design from Latvia.
A psionic, gadgets-happy non-lethal 1970s vigilante crimebuster.
As of July of 2021, added polish (chiefly to the illustrations) and added revenge-craving Mutants & Masterminds stats.
Well, a bit more than 75%. It goes slow but… not steady either, since it’s not the highest priority.
But still, ¾ is nice.
A Strike Force Kobra member, and thus an enemy of the Outsiders. Can turn into elements.
“Base camp” mini-article about the members of bother versions of DC Comics’ Strike Force Kobra.
These were enemies of the Outsiders back during the Barr runs.
Bzzz. The bee dude from the 1980s Masters of the Universe cartoons.
The literal speed demon from the classic Grim Fandango adventure game. Friendly driver and superhuman mechanic.
As of July 2021, I realised that the stats had been accidentally deleted. They’re now back.
Cat People power-mad scientist with advanced technology.
As of July of 2021, this profile had its fur brushed and received M&M stats.
Our alternate, more modern take on Ken Masters from the Street Fighters video games.
As of July of 2021, this profile was updated and had its texts polished.
Second part of our big article about the Inhumans.
This part is about their ancient history on Earth, and what can piece together.
A vintage Batman enemy who could turn into different elements.
A space salvage and space rescue specialist – in space.
Aryn is the heroine of small, well-reviewed indie video game STRADROP.
From the 1980s Masters of the Universe animated series. She’s the queen, and He-Man and She-Ra’s mum.
An obscure 1948 Egyptian enemy of Namora. Undead mummy soldiers.
As of June of 2021, added Mutants & Pharaohs game stats for everybody.
Details within, if that’s of interest.
Let’s talk about Marvel Comics’ Inhumans. Let’s walk among a few decades of ancient lore, cosmic grandeur and the occasional continuity gaffe.
An example of a Norn — giant pseudo-Vikings, more or less — warrior in the Guild Wars 2 heroic fantasy world.
Axed and answered.
Clearly, everybody wants to read something called “quantification heuristics”. Total best headline.
A discussion of the evidence-based mental model used on writeups.org when it comes to stats, and stuff related to stats (such as capabilities descriptions).
As of June of 2021, added some stuff about abductive inference (ooohh sexy) and absolutes (ooooh Sithy). And cat pictures.
The father of He-Man (Prince Adam) in the 1980s Masters of the Universe cartoons.
Hail to the King, baby.
DC Comics’ Golden Age hero Stripesy (Pat Dugan). But this profile focuses on his 1999-2000 appearances with the S.T.RI.P.E. power armour in the Stars and STRIPE comic book.
As of June of 2021 did HD illustrations, brushed up the texts, and added Mutants & Masterminds game stats.
And here’s the last part of our big comprehensive character profile for the mighty Thundra.
It’s also been updated to cover everything up to early 2021.